Dennis Gibson Email & Phone Number

Whitefish, Mt, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Hyderabad, Ts, In

Leveraging extensive international experience, professional networks and application of innovative new technologies in the mining sector. Strategic business development and market entry strategies with strong focus on collaboration towards sustainable solutions and net zero, waste to value, integrated mine water and tailings management optimisation, mine closure, tailings, due-diligence reviews.Published in Mining Engineering SME, CIO Review, Mining Magazine, CIM Magazine, Engineering and Mining Journal, Mining Weekly, Mining Review Africa and others. Invited speaker at International Conferences.

London, London, Gb

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Responsible for mining technical leadership and integration of the vast skills base and expertise of Black & Veatch to sell services into the global mining sector. The business leverages my vast network of connections with internal and external clients, partners and potential partners, financiers and vendors. Development and leveraging of thought leadership in key areas of mining e.g. safety, sustainability, water and power, renewable energy, technology and digital transformation.Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our revenues in 2018 were US$3.5 billion.

Overland Park, Ks, Us

Whitefish, Montana, Us

Established DGA to provide innovative specialist management, technical and consulting services, including strategic market entry and business development advice, to national and international companies wishing to sell products and services to the mining sector. Clients included:International and local government agenciesLeighton ConstructionMcKinsey & CoAustock StockbrokersGolan Plastics IsraelGlobal Water IntelligenceInterface Financial GroupBlack & Veatch

London, Greater London, Gb

Established a dynamic team accountable for development and implementation of strategic water management opportunities aimed at securing business plans and maximising shareholder value. Included high-level contact with government and major international industry leaders to seek ways to move water from a cost to a value proposition. Appointed Chair of the diverse, multi-organisational team which developed the Leading Practice Sustainable Development Handbook on Mine Water Management for the Australian Government and invited to judge of the Australian Water Alliance Awards.

Established the ERA technical team targeting maximisation of shareholder value from current and future resources through identification, prioritisation, development and implementation of supporting safe, technical solutions. Focused on key areas of life of mine planning, identification of life extension opportunities; development of technical processing solutions; integration and implementation of closure management strategies; and full spectrum project management services. Managed the Pit 3 Expansion Feasibility Study. Life of Ranger operation was extended by 10 years due to technical advances e.g.: radiometric sorting and laterite processing projects and pit extension work. Member of the ERA Executive Committee.

London, Greater London, Gb

Transferred from South Africa to Australia to improve strategic and operational water management capacity within the Rio Tinto Group. Played a leading role in setting the global Rio Tinto Water Strategy. Oversight of technical due diligence on several major capex projects reporting to the Rio Tinto Board. Promoted to the most senior position in water management and appointed leader of the Excellence in Water Management initiative. Undertook extensive global travel and a high degree of hands-on facilitation and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

London, Greater London, Gb

Management of a multi-disciplinary team of ~75 professionals responsible for full life cycle from conceptual studies through execution of major capital projects with annual capital expenditure of $50M. Interacted with the Media on sensitive environmental issues. Chairman of Regional multi-organisational catchment management committee. Divisional Safety Chairman.

London, Greater London, Gb

Responsible for all civil infrastructure capital projects at the mine as well as whole of mine strategic water resource planning and environmental impact assessments. Study management of infrastructure and environmental studies for the controversial Tojan/Kingsa mining proposal in the world heritage wilderness area near St Lucia, northern Zululand.

Consulting to the Rand Mines Coal Group for all aspects of environmental protection, including mine rehabilitation, water, air and closure planning. Site engineer at Welgedacht Colliery for the development and implementation of innovative environmental protection measures to address spontaneous air and acid mine drainage.

Mba, Executive

Management Development Programme, Business Administration And Management, General

Msc, Eng Hydrology

Bsc Civil Eng, Msc Eng, Civil Engineering